Netball Fiji is proud to announce the following teams for the upcoming Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifiers in the Cook Islands (16-21 September) and the Aotearoa Maori Netball International Secondary School (AMNISS) Tour to Fiji (28 Sept – 1 October).
The athletes are current members of the Fiji 21&U squad who recently competed in the Rising Stars tournament with the reigning world champions New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore 21&U teams.
Fiji 21&U Team will compete at the NWYC Oceania Qualifiers while Fiji Black and Fiji Blue teams will compete at the Aotearoa Maori International Secondary Schools Fiji Tour.
Fiji 21&U Team to the NWYC Oceania Qualifiers:
Talei Bogidua
Nina Nakula
Elina Drikibau
Mereoni Taqiri
Susana Rasaubale
Ateca Smith
Akisi Bolakoro
Nicole Kamotu
Solei Toganivalu
Yvonne Nalewabau
Varanisese Vula
Shaid Sasalu
Training Partners: Seini Naulia, Lebha Cocker, Kristelle Sorovaki, and Ann Dee Matthias.
Fiji Black Team (19-21) for the AMNISS Tour to Fiji:
Seini Naulia
Kelera Dinawa
Anotolia Nuku
Sere Namosimalua
Siteri Nokelevu
Vutaieli Tokaduadua
Salote Vakamelei
Vilisi Chivalele
Plus 5 players that were identified at the Secondary Schools and Super League competitions.
Fiji Blue Team (18&U) for the AMNISS Tour to Fiji:
Lebah Cocker
Sereana Matayawa
Merewairita Volivoli
Kristelle Sorovaki
Grace Naimawi
Tokasa Tuisovivi
Sainimere Tagicakiverata
Rhys Williams
Alisis Neisulu
Ann Dee Mattahias
Lydia Tavesivesi
Ravaela Koroiravudi
Hannah Matevesi
Netball Fiji CEO Vivian Koster said, “We are looking forward to the NWYC Oceania Qualifier. The Rising Stars tournament provided much-needed match play and an opportunity to see all our squad members in action. As a result, we were able to select the best team for the Oceania Qualifiers.”
“We are also excited to host the Aotearoa Maori Netball International Secondary School Team whose alumni boasts current members of ANZ Premiership teams and Silver Ferns. The matches will provide another opportunity for 21&U squad members to have match play in preparation for the Netball World Youth Cup in 2025”, Koster added.
Netball Fiji wishes all athletes the very best in their respective competitions.
